1Blue Light Rage The Police Association - one of the most militant and powerful voices in new Zealand, or the lone voice of sanity amid the growing violence in New Zealand? Analysis of their latest campaign to get 1000 more police officers on the streets, which saw them criticised by the Government and independent academics who accused them of misleading advertising and fear-mongering. A look also at the connections between the Police Association and the right wing Christian conservative pressure group, Coalition of Concerned Citizens.
- Start 00 : 01 : 06
- Finish 00 : 14 : 30
- Duration 13 : 24
Reporters
- Terrence Taylor (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Ann Hercus (Retiring Minister of Police, Labour Party)
- Graham Harding (Industrial Advocate, New Zealand Police Association)
- Bob Moodie (Former Secretary, New Zealand Police Association)
- Mal Churches (Commissioner, New Zealand Police)
- Dr Warren Young (Criminologist, Victoria University of Wellington [VUW])
2Not the 9 O'Clock News Analysis of the style of the 1987 election campaign, and the way campaign strategists promoted the art of the photo opportunity. Both parties adopted a new style of media management, which became the focus of the public, well above any of the actual issues being discussed. Now advertisers, politicians and journalists all agree that election campaigning may never be quite the same again.
- Start 00 : 17 : 50
- Finish 00 : 34 : 23
- Duration 16 : 33
Reporters
- Anna Symmans (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Bill Ralston (Political Reporter, Television New Zealand [TVNZ])
- Ross Vintiner (Prime Minister David Lange's Press Secretary)
- MIchelle Boag (Opposition Press Secretary)
- David Lange (Prime Minister, Labour Party)
- Jim Bolger (Opposition Leader, National Party)
- Richard Griffen (Political Editor, Radio New Zealand [RNZ])
- David Edmunds (6:30 News Editor,Television New Zealand [TVNZ])
3Tough Nuts A look inside Sir Dorr, an ancient Chinese school of Kung Fu which preaches pacifism. By night, they work as bouncers at many of Auckland's nightclubs.
- Start 00 : 36 : 23
- Finish 00 : 53 : 13
- Duration 16 : 50
Reporters
- Carole de Colville (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Robert McInnes (Sifu [Master], Sir Dorr)
- Jack Sims (Spokesman, New Zealand Karate Association)
- Senior Sergeant Grant Narby (Auckland Officer, New Zealand Police)
- Dennis Taurau (Student, Sir Dorr)
- Peddie Dordevich (Student, Sir Dorr)
Contributors
- Dugald Maudsley (Director)
Locations
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)